PandaDumpling

With the advent of steam power, mankind has advanced and ushered in the industrial revolution. This is the age of steam locomotives, automatons, guns, and cannons, as well as curses, magic, artifacts, and the occult.

Hidden in the shadows are a group of extraordinary people who wield enormous power and strange abilities that normal people cannot even begin to comprehend. They are known as Transcendents!

Bryan, a wily thief with a penchant for mischief, lost his parents at a very young age and was forced to live on the streets. That is until his whole life turned around when he was shown the Path to becoming a Transcendent. 

The Theft Path specializes in deceit and illusions. It can steal everything under the heavens. Even the powers, thoughts, and lives of others.

Follow Bryan on his journey through this dangerous and treacherous world as he steals from gods and robs the mortals. 

This is the story of The Deceitful One.

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My novel has a steampunk world setting, so expect a lot of steam-powered technology as well as retro-looking futuristic inventions. Furthermore, there will be churches, secret organizations, and cults. So if you're a fan of LotM—which I have taken inspiration from btw—you will definitely like my novel. Also, this is my first attempt at writing a novel so you might find some mistakes here and there. Just know that I'm constantly trying to improve. Cheers!

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The Deceitful One

As Bryan saw Claudia panic intensely, he couldn't help but smile mischievously, "What makes you think we aren't in an illusion still?"


Claudia's eyes widened in disbelief. She couldn't stop her body from trembling as she looked around the study room in absolute horror.


"Impossible! No, this can't be! I-Is this real?" She carefully observed everything around her as she mumbled under her breath.


She looked at Bryan and pointed her trembling finger at him, "T-Tell me… I-Is this real?"


Bryan got up to his feet and chuckled, "Guess."


Claudia was instantly sent into a daze. Now, she didn't know what was real or an illusion. The fight earlier that had taken place felt so real to her.


Even the wound she had sustained on her elbow felt real. She looked at the area where her elbow was broken, and unsurprisingly enough, she saw that it was completely intact.


Or Reality?